Table 1.

Reporting Form Questions

QuestionsAnswer Format
Anonymous report form
Indicate the role you were performing when you discovered the eventCheck box; 6 choices
Type of practiceCheck box; 4 choices
Describe the event you wish to reportFree text
In your opinion, could this event have been prevented?Yes or no, plus free text
In your opinion, was (were) the patient(s) harmed as a result of this event?Yes or no, plus free text
In your opinion, does (do) the patient(s) know about this event?Yes or no, plus free text
Approximately how often do you think events like the one you are reporting occur in your practice?Check box; 3 choices
Does this event involve just 1 patient? If YES…Yes or no
Enter the patient’s ageNumber
What is the patient’s sex?Male/Female
Does the patient consider himself or herself to be Hispanic or Latino?Yes or no
Please check the racial group(s) you believe the patient would want to be associated withCheck box(es); 6 choices
Confidential report form
Your nameFree text
Telephone number where you can be reachedTelephone number
Indicate the best time to callCheck box; 2 choices
Briefly describe the event you wish to reportFree text